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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 953.93 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 953.93 and 328.29 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 953.93 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/953.93 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 953.93 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 313,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,165.68/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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